Time Lag

Pronunciation: /taɪm læɡ/

Definitions of time lag

noun a period of time between two related events

Example Sentences

A1 There is a time lag between when I send a message and when you receive it.

A2 The time lag in the video call made it difficult to have a smooth conversation.

B1 The time lag in the delivery of the package was longer than expected.

B2 There is often a time lag in the stock market between when news is released and when prices react.

C1 The time lag in processing the data was causing delays in the project timeline.

C2 The time lag in decision-making at the executive level was affecting the company's overall performance.

Examples of time lag in a Sentence

formal There is a noticeable time lag between when the data is collected and when it is processed.

informal I hate the time lag between when I order something online and when it arrives.

slang The time lag for my texts to go through in that area is so annoying.

figurative The time lag between planting the seeds and seeing the flowers bloom is worth the wait.

Grammatical Forms of time lag

• plural: time lags
• comparative: more time lag
• superlative: most time lag
• present tense: time lag
• future tense: will time lag
• perfect tense: has time lagged
• continuous tense: is time lagging
• singular: time lag
• positive degree: time lag
• infinitive: to time lag
• gerund: lagging time
• participle: lagged time

Origin and Evolution of time lag

First Known Use: 1910 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'time lag' originated in the field of physics to describe the delay between the input and output of a system.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'time lag' has come to be used in various fields to describe delays or discrepancies between events or processes.